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Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act

USA119th CongressHR-8491| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Postmaster General to conduct a study within one year on the feasibility of establishing an electronic notification program for Postal Service customers. This program would utilize the existing Informed Delivery platform to provide timely updates regarding weather and mail delivery, including information on mail delivery delays caused by inclement weather or natural disasters. The notifications would also cover post office closures or limited operating hours due to adverse conditions and advise property owners to clear walkways for mail carriers. The study must evaluate methods for expanding customer enrollment in the Informed Delivery platform and determine the criteria, content, and recipients for these electronic messages. Upon submission of the study report to Congress, the Postal Service is authorized to proceed with implementing the program, with provisions allowing it to operate notwithstanding the Privacy Act of 1974.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act

USA119th CongressHR-8491| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
This legislation directs the Postmaster General to conduct a study within one year on the feasibility of establishing an electronic notification program for Postal Service customers. This program would utilize the existing Informed Delivery platform to provide timely updates regarding weather and mail delivery, including information on mail delivery delays caused by inclement weather or natural disasters. The notifications would also cover post office closures or limited operating hours due to adverse conditions and advise property owners to clear walkways for mail carriers. The study must evaluate methods for expanding customer enrollment in the Informed Delivery platform and determine the criteria, content, and recipients for these electronic messages. Upon submission of the study report to Congress, the Postal Service is authorized to proceed with implementing the program, with provisions allowing it to operate notwithstanding the Privacy Act of 1974.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted